Just had the distribution fan in my harman p43 start working intermittently, pulled it off, and the motor was way too hot. Cleaned it out, oiled it up, it seems to be running fine. Here's to hoping that it'll keep doing so, lol.
Vacuuming is good, but compressed air will do a better job if you have access to it. If you do, re-oil the bearing again afterwards.
Agree, you bought some time but it won't last long. Maybe the rest of this season if you're lucky. Pick up a spare to have on hand. Search Dayton 2C647. This is the one I used to replace the original blower on my P68 a few years back. Should be able to pick one up for $75 or so.
Bummer. I should probably have spares of stuff on hand anyway, I just hate spending the money without "needing" to, even though I know it'll save money later.
I'm the same way. But you know that thing is going to go at the least opportune moment, like Thanksgiving or Christmas week, right? And, it will be the coldest TG or Christmas on record.
Do what you want, but as long as the windings are not shorted they last should indefinitely with some work and regular maintenance. I have found most have plastic spacers to keep the armature in centered, and between heat and the armature pulling it sideways in one direction, the spacer gets deformed and shortens, causing other points to drag, increasing friction and heat. Thin #10 SS washers from the hardware store work great to re-shim it centered and won't melt. It's just a matter of mix and match with the original shims to find the right combination. Replacement ball bearings and bronze bushings are easily found any number of places and I keep a supply on hand for the unexpected "emergency". I also scour the metal pile at the dump and have come home with a brand new hard to find exhaust blower housing for the main stove, and auger gearbox that works with both.
I went ahead and replaced it, keeping the old one as a backup, but I might crack it open and see if I can touch it up. Replacing that and the combustion motor has decreased the noise SO MUCH. I picked it up used, so I didn't realize they weren't supposed to be that noisy, lol.
After reading my post, I realized it might seem I was singling someone/you out and I assure you that was not my intent. I meant it more of a plural as in you(guys). Good news you have it sorted out, and finding a deal on a used one!
